La vendita allo scoperto per Booz Allen Hamilton dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di Booz Allen Hamilton. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp is a provider of management consulting services to the U.S. government. Other services offered include technology, such as cloud computing and cybersecurity consulting, and engineering consulting. The consulting services are focused on defense, intelligence, and civil markets. In addition to the U.S. government, Booz Allen Hamilton provides its management and technology consulting services to large corporations, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The company assists clients in long-term engagements around the globe.

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Barclays analyst David Strauss maintains Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $142 to $175.

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Barclays Maintains Underweight on Booz Allen Hamilton, Raises Price Target to $175

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 10.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.57%. Currently, Booz Allen Hamilton has a market capitalization of $23.94 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BAH: If an investor had bought $1000 of BAH stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $6,994.34 today based on a price of $185.28 for BAH at the time of writing.
<h3>Booz Allen Hamilton's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Booz Allen Hamilton Stock In The Last 10 Years

Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers maintains Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $185 to $206.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Booz Allen Hamilton, Raises Price Target to $206

In the latest quarter, 5 analysts provided ratings for Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $177.8, with a high estimate of $196.00 and a low estimate of $158.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 11.4% increase from the previous average price target of $159.60.
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Booz Allen Hamilton among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
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<td>Noah Poponak</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$196.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
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<td>Seth Seifman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$158.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
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<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Booz Allen Hamilton. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Booz Allen Hamilton compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Booz Allen Hamilton's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Booz Allen Hamilton's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAH/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Booz Allen Hamilton analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Booz Allen Hamilton</h2>
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp is a provider of management consulting services to the U.S. government. Other services offered include technology, such as cloud computing and cybersecurity consulting, and engineering consulting. The consulting services are focused on defense, intelligence, and civil markets. In addition to the U.S. government, Booz Allen Hamilton provides its management and technology consulting services to large corporations, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The company assists clients in long-term engagements around the globe.
<h3>Booz Allen Hamilton: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Booz Allen Hamilton's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.82%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 5.59%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 15.44%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Booz Allen Hamilton's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.49%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Booz Allen Hamilton's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.35, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Scoreboard: 5 Ratings For Booz Allen Hamilton

Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintains Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $165 to $185.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Booz Allen Hamilton, Raises Price Target to $185

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U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Friday.
Shares of Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41543105/government-and-military-contractor-booz-allen-clocks-strong-q2-performance-backlog-expands-to-41-3b">quarterly EPS and sales.</a>
Booz Allen Hamilton reported fiscal second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.81, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $1.49. Quarterly sales of $3.15 billion, up 18% year-on-year, beat the street view of $2.97 billion. The backlog grew by 17.7%, reaching $41.3 billion, while the quarterly book-to-bill ratio stood at 2.61x.
Booz Allen Hamilton shares jumped 10% to $183.21 on Friday.
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<li>Fitell Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEL#NASDAQ">FTEL</a>) gained 32.4% to $29.50.</li>
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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>)&nbsp;reported fiscal second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.81,&nbsp;topping the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $1.49</a>. The stock price gained after the print.
Quarterly sales of $3.15 billion, up 18% year-on-year,&nbsp;beat the street view of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241025598896/en/" rel="noreferrer noopener">$2.97 billion</a>. The backlog grew&nbsp;by&nbsp;17.7%, reaching $41.3 billion, while the quarterly book-to-bill ratio stood at 2.61x.
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During the quarter, the company achieved double-digit organic revenue growth, including double-digit organic revenue growth in both the federal defense and civil markets, increased quarterly backlog, and revealed expansion in headcount.
Booz Allen recorded a quarterly operating income of $548.61 million, compared with $266.99 million a year ago.
As of September 30, the client staff headcount had risen by around 2,500 compared to the previous year, marking an 8.1% increase and approximately 700 higher than the end of the prior quarter.
Booz Allen&nbsp;exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $558.72 million. Long-term debt, net of&nbsp;the current&nbsp;portion, totals $3.31 billion.
The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.51 per share.
Outlook: Booz Allen raised its fiscal 2025 outlook and expects revenue&nbsp;growth of 11%–13% or $11.84 billion—$12.85 billion (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39982101/why-government-and-military-contractor-booz-allen-hamilton-stock-is-trading-lowe-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior 8.0%–11.0%</a>) year over year versus the estimated&nbsp;$11.84 billion.
The company expects adjusted EPS of $6.10–$6.30 (prior $5.80–$6.05) versus the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $6.00 estimate</a>.
Booz Allen Hamilton stock gained over 39% in the last 12 months.
Price Action: BAH stock is up 12.30% to $187.01 premarket at last check Friday.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Safe &amp; Green Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGBX#NASDAQ">SGBX</a>) shares increased by 64.8% to $1.73 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.5 million. </li>
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<li>Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) stock increased by 12.27% to $187.0. The company's market cap stands at $24.1 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Simpple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPPL#NASDAQ">SPPL</a>) stock moved upwards by 12.2% to $0.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.6 million. </li>
<li>Spirit Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) stock increased by 11.98% to $2.71. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $296.8 million. </li>
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<li>Joby Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) stock declined by 16.4% to $5.05 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.6 billion. </li>
<li>GEE Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOB#AMEX">JOB</a>) stock declined by 9.34% to $0.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.5 million. </li>
<li>Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) stock decreased by 8.58% to $378.0. The company's market cap stands at $13.4 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>1847 Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSH#AMEX">EFSH</a>) stock declined by 8.56% to $3.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.1 million. </li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) stock declined by 8.05% to $7.33. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>Jet AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) stock decreased by 5.18% to $0.08. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.5 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Safe &amp; Green Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGBX#NASDAQ">SGBX</a>) shares rose 64.8% to $1.73 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.5 million. </li>
<li>Expion360 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPON#NASDAQ">XPON</a>) stock moved upwards by 39.48% to $4.91. The company's market cap stands at $2.7 million. </li>
<li>McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGRC#NASDAQ">MGRC</a>) shares rose 13.09% to $118.99. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.9 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) stock increased by 12.27% to $187.0. The company's market cap stands at $24.1 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Simpple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPPL#NASDAQ">SPPL</a>) shares rose 12.2% to $0.35. The company's market cap stands at $5.6 million. </li>
<li>Spirit Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) shares rose 11.98% to $2.71. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $296.8 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Joby Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) shares decreased by 16.4% to $5.05 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.6 billion. </li>
<li>GEE Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOB#AMEX">JOB</a>) shares declined by 9.34% to $0.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.5 million. </li>
<li>Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIX#NYSE">FIX</a>) stock declined by 8.58% to $378.0. The company's market cap stands at $13.4 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>1847 Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSH#AMEX">EFSH</a>) stock decreased by 8.56% to $3.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.1 million. </li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) shares declined by 8.05% to $7.33. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>Jet AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) shares decreased by 5.18% to $0.08. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.5 million. 
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WIIM

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued strong FY25 guidance.

Booz Allen Hamilton Sees FY25 Revenue Growth Of 11%-13% (Prior 8%-11%), Adj EBITDA Of $1.30B-$1.33B (Prior $1.260B–$1.30B) And Adj EPS Of $6.10-$6.30 (Prior $5.80–$6.05) Vs. $6.00 Est

Earnings Beats

Booz Allen Hamilton Q2 2025 Adj. EPS $1.81 Beats $1.49 Estimate, Sales $3.146B Beat $2.966B Estimate

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAH/earnings">opening bell on Friday, Oct. 25.</a>
Analysts expect the McLean, Virginia-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $1.49 per share, up from $1.29 per share in the year-ago period. L3Harris Technologies projects to report revenue of $2.97 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $2.61 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Aug. 6, Booz Allen Hamilton said it secured a $506 million contract to drive innovation for U.S. Army Aviation.
Booz Allen Hamilton shares gained 2% to close at $166.55 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCOM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ff56e50bd9910001fba87f/noah-poponak">Goldman Sachs analyst Noah Poponak </a>maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $174 to $196 on Oct. 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Seth Seifman downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight and boosted the price target from $154 to $158 on Oct. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 84%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/609d0362cf2d8900011849a7/matthew-akers">Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers</a> maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $165 to $185 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintained a Hold rating and boosted the price target from $140 to $165 on Sept. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst David Strauss maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $153 to $142 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
</ul>
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Pre-Market Outlook

Booz Allen Hamilton Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Friday, 2024-10-25. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Booz Allen Hamilton will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49.
Booz Allen Hamilton bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.14, leading to a 0.0% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Booz Allen Hamilton's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.52</td>
<td>1.23</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>1.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>14.000000000000002%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729778475_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Booz Allen Hamilton Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Booz Allen Hamilton were trading at $163.26 as of October 23. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 39.39%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on Booz Allen Hamilton</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Booz Allen Hamilton.
The consensus rating for Booz Allen Hamilton is Buy, derived from 8 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $164.5 implies a potential 0.76% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of TransUnion, Leidos Holdings and Jacobs Solutions, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Outperform trajectory for TransUnion, with an average 1-year price target of $107.07, indicating a potential 34.42% downside.</li>
<li>For Leidos Holdings, analysts project an Buy trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $172.18, indicating a potential 5.46% upside.</li>
<li>The consensus among analysts is an Outperform trajectory for Jacobs Solutions, with an average 1-year price target of $159.29, indicating a potential 2.43% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for TransUnion, Leidos Holdings and Jacobs Solutions are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Booz Allen Hamilton</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>10.82%</td>
<td>$1.57B</td>
<td>15.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TransUnion</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>7.52%</td>
<td>$634.10M</td>
<td>2.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leidos Holdings</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>7.66%</td>
<td>$705M</td>
<td>7.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jacobs Solutions</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>1.07%</td>
<td>$916.78M</td>
<td>2.22%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Booz Allen Hamilton ranks at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. For Return on Equity, it is at the top.
<h3>Discovering Booz Allen Hamilton: A Closer Look</h3>
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp is a provider of management consulting services to the U.S. government. Other services offered include technology, such as cloud computing and cybersecurity consulting, and engineering consulting. The consulting services are focused on defense, intelligence, and civil markets. In addition to the U.S. government, Booz Allen Hamilton provides its management and technology consulting services to large corporations, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The company assists clients in long-term engagements around the globe.
<h3>Key Indicators: Booz Allen Hamilton's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Booz Allen Hamilton's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.82%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Booz Allen Hamilton's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 5.59%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Booz Allen Hamilton's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 15.44% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Booz Allen Hamilton's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.49%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Booz Allen Hamilton's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 3.35. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BAH/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Booz Allen Hamilton visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Examining the Future: Booz Allen Hamilton's Earnings Outlook

The third quarter of 2024 saw strong demand for business services, driven by digital transformation, cost efficiency needs, increased adoption of flexible workforce solutions, and increased focus on compliance and regulatory adherence.
Business services providers that leveraged technology and adapted to market needs for flexibility, regulatory adherence, and sustainability benefited the most. The quarter highlighted the sector&#39;s adaptability in supporting companies through economic uncertainties while capitalizing on long-term growth opportunities in digital, regulatory, and sustainability domains.
Per the latest&nbsp;Earnings Trend&nbsp;report, earnings of S&amp;P 500 members of the business services sector that have reported results this season grew 5.2% year over year on 4.9% revenue growth, with 81.3% of the companies beating EPS estimates and 72.9% topping sales projections.
The sector&#39;s S&amp;P 500 members&#39; total quarterly earnings are currently anticipated to grow 5.4% year over year, and revenues are likely to rise 6.5%.
A handful of companies from the sector, like Fiserv, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fi#NYSE">FI</a>), Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bah#NYSE">BAH</a>), S&amp;P Global Inc.&nbsp;and Automatic Data Processing, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adp#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), are expected to beat estimates in the ongoing reporting cycle.
Let us discuss the factors that are likely to have played a key role in shaping the performance of business services companies in the quarter.
<h2>Steady Growth in Services Sector Amid Strong Demand</h2>
With service activities in the pink, business service demand rose steadily in the quarter. By the end of the third quarter, the Services PMI, measured by the Institute for Supply Management, had stayed above the 50% mark for the 49th time in 52 months.
Sector-specific factors that acted as tailwinds in the quarter are the essentiality of certain services like waste management, the rise in demand for risk mitigation and consulting services, increased expertise in improving operational efficiency and lower costs and digital transformation.
Services about the&nbsp;management of companies &amp; support services, health care &amp; social assistance, finance &amp; insurance, accommodation &amp; food, transportation &amp; Warehousing, Information, utilities, and educational services stayed healthy.
<h2>Stocks Poised to Beat This Season</h2>
With the existence of several players in the sector, finding the right business services stocks that have the potential to beat on earnings can be daunting. Our proprietary methodology, however, makes it fairly simple.
You could narrow down the list of choices by looking at stocks that have the combination of a positive&nbsp;Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold).
Earnings ESP is our proprietary methodology for determining stocks that have the best chances to surprise in their next earnings announcement. It is the percentage difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Our research shows that for stocks with this combination, the chance of an earnings surprise is as high as 70%.
Here are our picks.
Fiserv: The company is a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions.FI is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 22. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.18% and currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $4.91 billion, indicating an&nbsp;increase of 6.3% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $2.25 per share, suggesting a rise of 14.8% from the year-ago quarter.
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<h2>Fiserv, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
<img alt="Fiserv, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/6d/1729178294.png" style="height:310px; width:600px" title="" />
Fiserv, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Fiserv, Inc. Quote
S&amp;P Global: The company is a provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions. SPGI is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2024 results on Oct. 24. It has an Earnings ESP of +3.28% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $3.4 billion, implying year-over-year growth of 10.1%. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at $3.54 per share, suggesting a 10.3% rise from the year-ago quarter&#39;s actual.
<div class="chart_embed">
<h2>S&amp;P Global Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
<img alt="S&amp;P Global Inc. Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/b2/1729178477.png" style="height:310px; width:600px" title="" />
S&amp;P Global Inc. price-eps-surprise | S&amp;P Global Inc. Quote
Booz Allen: The company is a provider of management and technology consulting, analytics, engineering, digital solutions, mission operations, and cyber services to governments, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations in the United States and internationally.
</div>
BAH is scheduled to post its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 25. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.17% and currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $2.96 billion, indicating an&nbsp;increase of 10.9% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $1.48 per share, suggesting a rise of 14.7% from the year-ago quarter.
<div class="chart_embed">
<h2>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
<img alt="Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/db/1729178686.png" style="height:310px; width:600px" title="" />
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation price-eps-surprise | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation Quote
Automatic Data Processing: The company offers cloud-based human capital management solutions globally. ADP is scheduled to post its first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 30. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.67% and currently sports a Zacks Rank of 3.
</div>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s revenues in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $4.76 billion, indicating a rise of 5.5% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings is pegged at $2.2 per share, suggesting a rise of 5.8% from the year-ago quarter.
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<h2>Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
<img alt="Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/3b/1729178790.png" style="height:310px; width:600px" title="" />
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Quote
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2352625/4-service-firms-poised-to-beat-estimates-this-earnings-season?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-earnings_esp-2352625">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>
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Regulations

Management

4 Service Firms Poised to Beat Estimates This Earnings Season

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/10/16/final-trades-transdigm-easterly-government-booz-allen-and-oneok.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Stephen Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners named TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) as<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TDG/analyst-ratings"> his final trade</a>.
On Monday, JPMorgan analyst Seth Seifman maintained TransDigm with a Neutral and raised the price target from $1435 to $1555.
Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington of Gilman Hill Asset Management said Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEA#NYSE">DEA</a>) has a 7.5% dividend yield. Jefferies also upgraded the stock recently from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $13 to $15, she added.
Easterly Government Properties will release its third quarter financial results on Nov. 5. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 5 cents per share on revenue of $76.7 million.
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Kari Firestone of Aureus Asset Management picked Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>).
On Oct. 10, Goldman Sachs analyst Gavin Parsons maintained Booz Allen Hamilton with a Buy and raised the price target from $174 to $196.
Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners named ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) as his final trade.
On Wednesday, RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto maintained ONEOK with a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from $89 to $98. The board of directors of ONEOK also declared a quarterly dividend of 99 cents per share, unchanged versus the previous quarter.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>TransDigm Group fell 0.5% to close at $1,384.07 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>Easterly Government Properties shares rose 2.9% to settle at $14.35 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton shares gained 1.1% to settle at $164.13 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>ONEOK shares gained 0.7% to close at $95.65.</li>
</ul>
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Equifax (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/efx#NYSE">EFX</a>) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct.16, after market close.
EFX has an impressive earnings surprise history, having outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the preceding four quarters and missing in one, the average being 3.2%.
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<h2>Equifax, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h2>
<h2><img alt="Equifax, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/4f/1728913725.png" style="height:263px; width:545px" title="" /></h2>
Equifax, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Equifax, Inc. Quote
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<h2>EFX&#39;s Q3 Expectations</h2>
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Equifax&#39;s top line is pegged at $1.4 billion, indicating a 9.5% rise from the year-ago quarter&#39;s actual. An improved segmental performance is expected to have benefitted the top line.
The consensus estimate for earnings per share is pegged at $1.8, suggesting a 4.6% increase on a year-over-year basis. A strong margin performance is anticipated to have driven the bottom line.
<h2>Segment Level Expectations for EFX</h2>
Our estimate for total International revenues is anticipated to increase 25.4% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s actual to $366.4 million. Continued growth in revenues in Europe and Latin America is expected to have driven international revenues.
Our expectation for third-quarter 2024 revenues from U.S. Information Solutions (&quot;USIS&quot;) is pegged at $459.4 million, implying a 7.8% rise from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported number. A strong pricing environment, coupled with the&nbsp;strength of EFX&#39;s pre-qual products, is anticipated to have driven this segment&#39;s revenues.
Revenues from Workforce Solutions are likely to grow 7.1% year over year. Our estimate is pegged at $618.1 million.
Adjusted EBITDA for the USIS and International segments are expected to witness year-over-year growth of 7.2% and 24.2% to $156.3 million and $102.9 million, respectively. The metric is anticipated to have been driven by strong revenue growth. The adjusted EBITDA for Workplace Solutions is likely to be&nbsp;$318.3 million, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s actual. We expect this segment&#39;s adjusted EBITDA to have been driven by strong non-mortgage verifier revenue growth and efficient cost execution.
<h2>What Our Model Says About EFX</h2>
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for Equifax. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. This is the case here.
EFX has an Earnings ESP of +1.56% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.
<h2>Other Stocks to Consider</h2>
Here are a few other stocks from the broader Business Services sector, which, according to our model, also have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this season.
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bah#NYSE">BAH</a>): The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s second-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues is pegged at $3 billion, implying a 10.9% increase from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at $1.5 per share, suggesting a 14.7% rise from the year-ago quarter&#39;s actual. The company beat the consensus estimate in two of the past four quarters and missed in two instances, with an average surprise of 5.8%.
BAH currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.17% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is scheduled to declare its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 25.
Fiserv (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fi#NYSE">FI</a>): The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s third-quarter 2024 revenues is pegged at $4.9 billion, indicating a year-over-year 6.3% rise. For earnings, the consensus mark is pegged at $2.3 per share, suggesting a 14.8% rise from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure. The company beat the consensus estimate in the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 2.8%.
FI currently carries an Earnings ESP of +0.12% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is scheduled to declare its third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 22.
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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.63%. Currently, Booz Allen Hamilton has a market capitalization of $20.55 billion. 
Buying $1000 In BAH: If an investor had bought $1000 of BAH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,262.86 today based on a price of $159.10 for BAH at the time of writing.
<h3>Booz Allen Hamilton's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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